Difference between OEM hardware and non-OEM? (1 Viewer)

[.ben]

I found this really cheap core 2 duo processor on the net. but it was OEM so i got a bit worried. What's the dif between OEM hardware and non-OEM?thx

 

[breaking]

just the packaging. usually oem is just like a white box or something like that, lol

 

[AntiHyper]

OEM items & prices are only available when buying a whole new computer as a bundle of assorted hardware.
Non-OEM items can be bought individually in boxes such as a box of sound card and tends to be more expensive.

 

[.ben]

So no usage restrictions like you can only use it with certain hardware etc etc?

 

[disputed]

oem is the exact same thing, except sometimes there is less packaging or it will come in a box with a sticker or something on it. so yeah its the exact same product, just cheaper. i say go for it dude